Catch a Glimpse of the Wrangler EV

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As part of the big three's effort to convince lawmakers that a bailout is necessary, Chrylser will have their 3 EVs on ground of the U.S. Capitol.

If he and his team succeed, they will be the first expedition to drive the trans-continental route.

Word is that after the pasting the big three CEOs took a couple of weeks ago about flying on private jets from Detroit to DC for the initial meetings, they've all decided to make the trip in their hybrid or electric vehicles (cough-publicity-stunt-cough).

On Thursday and Friday December 4th and 5th from 11am to 12 noon, Chrysler will showcase the Company's progress in advanced electric vehicle technology on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol with three ENVI vehicle concepts, one for each of its brands -- Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R).

On Thursday, the electric vehicles will be positioned on the North Side of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill for display during the Senate Hearing. Lou Rhodes will be available for Q&A.

On Friday, the electric vehicles will be positioned in Garfield Circle at the base of Capitol Hill for display during the House Hearing. ENVI electric vehicle dvision Presidnet Lou Rhodes will be available during this session for Q&A.

Some people believe “better late than never” and despite its’ recent challenges, Chrysler hopes the old adage bodes well for them, too. Following in the footsteps of potential acquirer General Motors, the struggling automaker today announced development of a slate of electric drive vehicles for each of its brands: Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. The Dodge iteration will be an electric sports car, while the Chrysler and Jeep versions are planned as long range vehicles capable of maximum mileage.

The vehicles are targeted for domestic production in 2010 and would compete for market and mindshare with vehicles based on the Chevy Volt, GM’s plug-in hybrid that promises to go at least 40 miles before using a single drop of fuel. The Volt is expected to hit showrooms in 2010. Although prices have retreated recently, the resulting post traumatic stress of $4-per-gallon fuel has ushered in a permanent trend toward fuel-friendly and fuel-free vehicles. And as GM and Chrysler marked an end of an era today, scrapping plans for their next generation of full size SUV’s (see See brady Holt's column), the latter’s announcement couldn’t have been timed better.